Carrollton is a city located in Carroll County Georgia. Carrollton has a 2024 population of 28,115. It is also the county seat of Carroll County. Carrollton is currently growing at a rate of 1.16% annually and its population has increased by 4.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,827 in 2020.
The average household income in Carrollton is $81,208 with a poverty rate of 32.15%. The median age in Carrollton is 27.5 years: 27.3 years for males, and 27.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carrollton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,031 | 52.7% |
| Black or African American | 9,856 | 37.02% |
| Two or more races | 1,310 | 4.92% |
| Other race | 728 | 2.73% |
| Native American | 426 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 271 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,626 | 2.46 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Non Family | 3,739 | 1.61 | 20.8 | 79.2 |
| Married | 3,578 | 2.94 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 1,819 | 3.3 | 14.6 | 85.4 |
| Male | 490 | 2.35 | 23.9 | 76.1 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
38.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,322 | 8.91% |
| Associates Degree | 1,050 | 7.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,177 | 21.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,440 | 9.71% |
| High School Graduate | 4,368 | 29.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 694 | 4.68% |
| Some College | 2,786 | 18.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,533 | 7,924 | 3,814 |
| Black | 4,696 | 3,822 | 563 |
| Hispanic | 1,167 | 666 | 96 |
| 2+ Races | 698 | 472 | 77 |
| Other Race | 298 | 264 | 81 |
| Native American | 201 | 68 | 0 |
| Asian | 67 | 67 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,662 | $59,541 | $45,505 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,568 | $110,406 | $82,975 |
| High School Graduate | $27,401 | $38,837 | $23,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,209 | $24,188 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,929 | $44,357 | $28,392 |
| Some College | $35,430 | $49,107 | $28,359 |
$36,929
Average Earnings
$44,357
Average Male
$28,392
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.64% of Carrollton residents speak only English, while 11.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,404 | 3,725 | 44.32% |
| White | 12,247 | 2,671 | 21.81% |
| Hispanic | 2,312 | 1,008 | 43.6% |
| Multiple | 1,147 | 401 | 34.96% |
| Native | 426 | 285 | 66.9% |
| Other | 643 | 250 | 38.88% |
| Asian | 197 | 66 | 33.5% |
32.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.16%
Male Poverty Rate
34.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carrollton is Native, with 66.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carrollton is White, with 21.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.83% |
| High School | 31.07% |
| Some College | 21.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 74.05% |
| Female Employed | 30.82% |
| Male Employed | 16.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,290 | $99,411 |
| Households | $46,722 | $81,208 |
| Married Families | $98,199 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,545 | $48,735 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
32.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
877
Number of Veterans
821
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 423 |
| Second Gulf War | 211 |
| First Gulf War | 109 |
| Korea | 71 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 305 |
| 75+ | 248 |
| 18 to 34 | 141 |
| 35 to 54 | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 666 | 5.57% |
| Black | 169 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 21 | 8.27% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 2.25% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.79%
Born in Carrollton
93.58%
Native Born
6.42%
Foreign Born
4.72%
Non Citizen
1.69%
Naturalized
93.58% of Carrollton residents were born in the United States, with 63.79% having been born in Georgia. 4.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,725 | 322 | 1.1% |
| 2028 | 29,403 | 322 | 1.11% |
| 2027 | 29,081 | 322 | 1.12% |
| 2026 | 28,759 | 322 | 1.13% |
| 2025 | 28,437 | 322 | 1.15% |
| 2024 | 28,115 | 322 | 1.16% |
| 2023 | 27,793 | 439 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 27,354 | 529 | 1.97% |
| 2021 | 26,825 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 26,827 | -451 | -1.65% |
| 2019 | 27,278 | 808 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 26,470 | -265 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 26,735 | 417 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 26,318 | 170 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 26,148 | -367 | -1.38% |
| 2014 | 26,515 | 1,413 | 5.63% |
| 2013 | 25,102 | 217 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 24,885 | 468 | 1.92% |
| 2011 | 24,417 | 70 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 24,347 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,843 | 3,814 | 23.79% |
| 1990 | 16,029 | 1,951 | 13.86% |
| 1980 | 14,078 | 558 | 4.13% |
| 1970 | 13,520 | 2,547 | 23.21% |
| 1960 | 10,973 | 3,173 | 40.68% |
| 1950 | 7,800 | 1,600 | 25.81% |
| 1940 | 6,200 | 4,200 | 210% |
| 1900 | 2,000 | -27,725 | -93.27% |